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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

Caitlin Simmers: a Look Back at Her First-Ever CT Victory at Supertubos

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

World Surf League Announces J-Bay Classic Specialty Event in June

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Environment

Dave Rastovich and Lauren Hill Made a Beautiful Film That Shows ‘What Happens When We Get It Right’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Lucas Chumbo and Kalani Lattanzi Demonstrate Just How Important a PWC Is at Giant Nazaré

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch a Maverick’s Cleanup Set Turn Into ‘One of the Most Hectic Rescues’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Erin Brooks Olympic Saga Ends With ISA World Surfing Games Elimination

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

WSL and NBC to Partner on ‘Tahiti Bound’ Olympics Docuseries

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Lucas Chianca Talks About His Biggest Nazaré Wave Ever (One That Might be 100-Feet Tall)

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

How This Became One of the Most Unique Manmade Waves on the Planet

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch This Skimboarder Solve a Rubik’s Cube in Under 2 Minutes While Riding a River Wave

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Behold the Mayhem That Surfing in Australia Can Produce

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Shows How He Prepares for The Eddie

Cooper Gegan
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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